M-audio PORTMAN PC/S Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
FCC Class B/ European CE Compliance ........................ 2
Overview ............................................................................. 3
Features ................................................................................ 4
Hardware Installation ....................................................... 4
Software Installation .......................................................... 5
Windows 3.1 Driver Installation ...................................... 5
Windows 95 Driver Installation ....................................... 7
Windows 98 Driver Installation.........................................8
Updating the Driver in Windows 3.xx ............................ 8
Updating the Driver in Windows 95 & 98 ...................... 9
Cakewalk for Windows Installation ................................ 9
Cakewalk for DOS Installation ...................................... 10
Self (Parasitic) versus DC Powered ............................... 10
Basic Trouble-Shooting .................................................... 12
Advanced Trouble-Shooting ........................................... 12
PCSDIAG.EXE .................................................................. 12
1. Hardware ...................................................................... 13
2. MIDI Input/Output ..................................................... 13
3. Internal Buffer Test ....................................................... 14
4. Receive Interrupt Test .................................................. 14
Lifetime Limited Warranty ............................................. 15
Portman PC/S
™
MANUAL
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Version PCS 040899
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FCC Class B/European CE Compliance
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions contained in this manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio and television communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures: 1) reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; 2)
increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; 3) connect
the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver;
4) consult the dealer or an experienced audio television technician.
NOTE: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply
with CLASS B requirements or using an unshielded peripheral data cable
could also result in harmful interference to radio or television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it
is necessary to use shielded I/O cables.
FCC ID#: IMJPORTMANS
This product also complies with European CE requirements.
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Overview
Thank you for purchasing Portman PC/S.
Portman PC/S is a professional 1 In/ 1 Out MIDI interface that connects externally to the serial port on any PC.
With most PCs, Portman doesn’t need an external power supply.
Instead, it is externally powered by the serial port itself. There are
some PCs, however, that do not supply enough power for the
Portman. These computers include some lap and palm tops. Don’t
fret if you have one of these low power computers, because an
external power supply can be purchased if needed.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about
Portman PC/S or any MIDIMAN product, we invite you to contact
us directly at:
MIDIMAN
45 E. Saint Joseph Street, Arcadia CA 91006-2861
Tech Support: 626-445-8495 • Tel: 626-445-2842
FAX: 626-445-7564
Net: info@midiman.net
Web http://www.midiman.net
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Features
Portman PC/S has the following features:
• One MIDI In and one MIDI Out jack.
• Extremely portable. Works with laptops & notebooks as well
as desktops.
• No internal installation required — connects via a standard
serial cable.
• Parasitic design allows Portman to derive power directly
from the serial port.
• Simultaneous transmission and reception of MIDI information at full MIDI bandwidth.
• Runs on any PC including XT/286/386/486 /Pentium compatible computers at any speed.
• Compatible with DOS, Windows, and future multitasking
operating systems.
• DOS and Windows drivers included.
• Optional 9VDC 300MA center positive power adaptor avail-
able.
Hardware Installation
Before installing Portman, make sure that you have turned off the
power to your computer.
If you have more than one serial (COM) port installed in your computer, choose one and connect Portman to it via a hardware handshaking serial cable (there should be one included with your
Portman).
Determine Open COM Port
You want to make sure that you have an open COM port before
installing the Portman PC/S.
In Windows 95 and 98 go to the Control Panel/Modems/
Properties to view what COM port your modem is using.
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Software Installation
Software installation differs according to the MIDI application you
are using. Most programs require a special piece of software
known as a “MIDI Driver” in order to communicate with the
Portman hardware. Others have built-in Portman support and may
require you to configure your application for use with Portman via
a dialog box or menu item.
Your Portman unit comes with a disk of Portman drivers for various applications. The driver(s) you need should be on this disk.
If you are going to use Portman with Microsoft Windows 3.1 (or
later revision), you will need to install the Portman Windows 3.1
MIDI drivers, supplied on the drivers disk. The Portman PC/S
works with Windows in both Standard Mode and 386 Enhanced
Mode. Portman PC/S requires the installation of the Windows
Device Driver, PMANSWIN.DRV.
Installation of this driver is greatly simplified by using the
Windows, Main Group, Control Panel Group, “Drivers” applet. In
addition to installing the Windows MIDI drivers, you will also have
to set up your Windows MIDI applications to utilize the installed
Portman PC/S driver.
Windows 3.1 Driver Installation
If there is no current Portman PC/S Windows MIDI driver installed
on your system, follow these steps to install Portman Windows driver:
1. Start Windows as you usually do.
2. Open the Windows Control Panel application (usually in your
Main program group).
3. Start the Drivers applet.
4. Check for a “Midiman PORTMAN PC/S” entry. If one exists,
then the Portman driver (or a previous version of the driver)
has already been installed. Discontinue this FIRST-TIME WIN-
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